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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I Want to Go Where You Go, Do What You Do...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Want to Go Where You Go, Do What You Do...

Artifact ID1966.64.215
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (born 1910)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. December 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Three men (Harold "Wilson", LBJ, and Charles de Gaulle) are carrying a large bomb while a fourth man (Erhard) rides on top. LBJ carries all the weight, while Wilson and de Gaulle both have one hand on the bomb. Caption reads: "I Want to Go Where You Go, Do What You Do..." Artist signature lower right: "Le Pelley".
Historical NoteDuring the 1960s, the United States kept a lot of military bases, troops, and weapons in Western Europe. When Charles de Gaulle withdrew France from NATO in 1966, he demanded all bases return to the control of France.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Person Referenced Ludwig Erhard (Germany, 1897 - 1977)
Person Referenced Charles de Gaulle (France, 1890 - 1970)
Person Referenced Harold Wilson (Great Britian, 1916 - 1995)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Boston
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